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You're Good. Get Better.

"You're Good, Get Better" is a show to help us all get better at drums, music, and life. Your host, Tim Buell, is a professional drummer who lives and works in Nashville, TN. Tim has toured with bands like Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Cody Fry, Remedy Drive, Chris August, and many others. He also transcribes drum parts for some of the biggest drum companies in the world (Zildjian, Vic Firth, Percussive Arts Society, Stephen's Drum Shed). Tim is also passionate about drum and music education and you can find several educational resources at his website (timbuellmusic.com).

Episodes

I LOVE Sugar Percussion Drums (aka Jefferson)

For more on Sugar Percussion drums (which I personally do believe are the best drums in the world): https://www.sugarpercussion.com/ Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Oct 27, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Why You Should Record Yourself

Regularly recording yourself can help improve your drumming in SO many ways - so let's talk about it. As mentioned in the episode, my brand new recording course is available here: https://bit.ly/3lUIU81 The first 30 people can use code "recording30off" to save 30%! More on me and my Drum-Nerd stuff: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Oct 20, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 84

GEAR: Expensive instruments = better music?

Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Sep 29, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Are Your Paradiddles Boring?

To download the sheet music discussed in today's episode, visit: https://bit.ly/2UD4Pp1 Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Sep 15, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 81

The Dangers of Absolutes in Music (with Dan Bailey)

For more on Dan: https://linktr.ee/drichardbailey Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Sep 01, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 80

The World of Home Studio Recording (with Andrew Galucki)

Me and Andrew (song writer, session musician, business owner) talk about the world of remote recording, or "home recording sessions". More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell Nashville For Hire Website: https://bit.ly/3yKaMzC Andrew's Music: https://bit.ly/3m0yV1v Middle Class Musician Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3CEx9Zw

Aug 25, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Phone Screen Time = BAD

Let's talk about screen time, why it's bad, and how we can cut down on it. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell

Aug 04, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Success in Music = Teaching Yourself (with Phoebe Katis)

Phoebe and I chat about the modern music industry and how teaching yourself is a valuable skill. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell More on Phoebe: https://linktr.ee/phoebekatis

Jul 07, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Are you REALLY listening? (Critical listening and the music of Mad Men)

Today is the first installment of a new "critical listening" series I want to do every now-and-then on the podcast. Matt O'Donnell and I are going to dive DEEP into the music of Mad Men, and analyze it from a musician's perspective. Even if you've never seen the show, this conversation should still give you insight on nerdy music stuff. Check out DistroKid and save 7% on your first year's membership with this link: https://bit.ly/3gToqZu More on Tim Buell: https://linktr.ee/timbuell More on Matt...

Jun 23, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Is Music a Competition? (feat. Tim Baltes)

Today on the show we have Tim Baltes! He is a killer drummer and an even better human. Here are a few of the topics we chat about in this episode: - Is music/drumming a competition? - How do you find your unique voice on an instrument? - What should you charge for your art? - Social media and drumming For more on Tim Baltes: https://www.timbaltes.com https://www.instagram.com/timbofromkeno/ https://slouxrecordingco.bandcamp.com/ More on Tim Buell: https://www.timbuellmusic.com https://www.instag...

May 26, 20212 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Working with Your Drumming Heroes (with Ross Rothero-Bourge)

Today I'm chatting with Ross Rothero-Bourge, a fantastic audio engineer who works at Cube Recording in the UK as well as mixes many of the videos produced by Vic Firth and Zildjian. We discuss the realities of working in the music industry, as well as what it is like to finally work with some of your drumming heroes. For more on Ross: https://www.instagram.com/ross_the_sound_guy https://www.youtube.com/rossthesoundguy For more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @yourego...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 69

How to Drum Solo

Playing a great drum solo isn't something you need to do for every gig or performance, but it really helps to know how to play an effective solo. Improving your ability to solo on your instrument will not just prep you for the moment the singer turns around and shouts "SOLO" - practicing solo techniques also helps improve your creativity and flow on your instrument. For more on Tim: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod...

Mar 17, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 68

STOP Trying to Be Cool

For more on Tim and this podcast: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell | @youregoodgetbetterpod

Mar 03, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Aaron Sterling Interview

To check out the official Aaron Sterling transcription book, visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/sterloid Aaron Sterling is one of the most in-demand drummers of the last decade. He's played on albums for John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Goo Goo Dolls, Maren Morris, and many others. For more on Aaron: https://aaronsterling.com/ Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbuell https://www.instagram.com/youregoodgetbetterpod...

Feb 16, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Drumming, Mental Health, and More (What 2020 Taught Me)

This episode starts with some housekeeping about the new schedule for the show moving forward. As well as a preview of who's lined up for the show in the coming weeks. After the housekeeping I unpack a few things that 2020 taught me that might help us all with music, drumming, mental health, and work/life balance moving forward. Find me @timbuell or @youregoodgetbetterpod on Instagram - I'd love to hear from you!

Jan 05, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 63

State of the (Podcast) Union

New episodes of the show return on January 5th, 2021. Until then - stay subscribed, share the show with your friends, AND most importantly... I would love to hear from you on what topics and guests you'd want to listen to on the show. Send me a message with your thoughts for the upcoming shows: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/podcast

Nov 10, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Is Music School Worth It? (Reflecting on my College Music Degree)

As someone with a Bachelor's degree from Belmont University in "Commercial Music Performance" - I wanted to put all my thoughts on "music school" in one place. So here it is. More on me and what I do: https://www.timbuellmusic.com Instagram: @timbuell

Oct 06, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 61

#1 Skill Drummers Need: Internal Dynamics

There are SO many drum lessons on the planet - and most I've found are about exercises, fills, technical things that can be written on a page. But what about "groove"? What about "feel"? What about "touch"? These are the topics that REALLY separate a "good" drummer from a "great" drummer. That is what I want to talk about today - "internal dynamics" and how they can improve your touch and sound on the drums - which will translate to your playing becoming "groovier" and better drummer in almost e...

Sep 22, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Letting Creativity Lead (with Caleb Crosby)

For more on Caleb: Instagram: @caleb_crosby and @TBSHAKEDOWN http://www.tylerbryantandtheshakedown.com/ For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions

Sep 15, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Your Brain is a Parachute (with Dom Famularo)

For more on Dom Famularo: https://www.domfamularo.com/ For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions

Sep 08, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Juan "Carlito" Mendoza

For more on Juan "Carlito" Mendoza: https://carlitomendoza.com/ Instagram: @juancarlitomendoza For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions

Sep 01, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Linear Drumming, How Many Drums Do You Need, And More...

Today I answer more of your questions from Instagram (you can find me @timbuell). Today we are talking about linear drumming, how many drums you should own, what mics to use when recording, and more. For free drum-nerd lessons/transcriptions/etc visit: https://www.timbuellmusic.com/timstranscriptions

Aug 25, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 56